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The 40-year-old comedian previously lost two stone after his doctors gave him a stern warning about the state of his health.

He also revealed that his dad had died of a heart attack at a young age, which prompted him to admit at the time that he needed to take more 'responsibility'.

'I don't know what to do': The Little Britain creator has been living in Los Angeles since 2011 and blames the lifestyle there for causing him to pile on the pounds, admitting he gorges on cakes and burgers

Matt, who is currently single, explained he is now using dating app Tinder in the hope of finding love, and urged his fans to 'say hello' if they happen to swipe right and see his face on there.

He said: 'I do it, I love it, it’s like a game though isn’t it. I’ve been on dates. People have been very nice, no shenanigans just nice, proper, old fashioned dates.

'The thing about Tinder interestingly, Tinder in the straight community is like "Let’s cop off", but in the gay community there’s this thing called Grindr, which I tried for a bit, but I didn’t really like it because that really was just meeting people for sex.

Determined: The 40-year-old comedian previously lost two stone after his doctors gave him a stern warning about the state of his health

A new Patsy: Matt hilariously donned a blonde wig inspired by Absolutely Fabulous leading lady Patsy Stone as he joined show creator Jennifer Saunders on the sofa

'But Tinder is about having dates, going on dates so if you see me on there do say hello!'

Despite moving to the United States back in 2011, Matt - who shares a flat with actress Rebel Wilson - would consider reuniting with David Walliams for a new series of Little Britain.

But, the actor admitted he has concerns that the sketch show wouldn't be as funny as previously but admits he is worried it wouldn't be as funny as before.

He added to Jonathan Ross on Saturday night's show: 'I am not saying we would not do any more but there is a fear that it might not be as good.

'I have always admired ABBA who never got back together. We might get back but do something else. Would it be as funny? Vicky Pollard would have to be an adult with loads of children.'

The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday night at 9.40pm on ITV

Looking for love: Matt, who is currently single, explained he is now using dating app Tinder in the hope of finding love, and urged his fans to 'say hello' if they happen to swipe right and see his face on there